Japan tightens rules for remote bank account openings, mandates IC chip-based IDV
Japan will tighten its rules for remote account openings at banks and financial institutions by mandating IC chip-based identity verification…
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DRC Pass digital ID launches as DR Congo finalizes contract with Trident
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has signed the final Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Singaporean…
South Africa justifies new IDV pricing structure
South Africa’s Ministry of Home Affairs says a new tariff scheme for its national Online Verification Service (OVS) will go…
Next Biometrics unveils new, larger fingerprint sensor
Next Biometrics has announced the launch of its Next Granite Sensor in response to increasing market demand. In the June…
EES pre-registration app to roll out in Sweden this year
EU border agency Frontex has announced that the mobile application developed to ease Entry-Exit System (EES) border checks will go…
Diebold Nixdorf integrates Yoti age checks with produce recognition for self-checkouts
The biometrics and digital payments industry has seen plenty of facial recognition, and even (at ball games) some hot dog…
Australian mDL holograms ‘not a security feature’ despite state guidance
Digital holograms and other visible security features do not ensure the integrity of digital IDs, including Australia’s digital driver’s licenses….
UK age verification deadline one month out for sites offering adult content
UK internet users have exactly one month left to access porn sites with one click of a button. That’s how…
Persona powers up its IDV solution as deepfake workplace fraud surges
Persona has unveiled a major update to its Workforce Identity Verification (IDV) solution. The upgraded offering bolsters defenses against the…
DHS S&T invites applications for ID document authenticity track of RIVR
The second phase of the U.S. government’s evaluation of biometric identity verification technology is beginning. The Science and technology Directorate…
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